How far is Prairie Village, KS from Louisburg, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Louisburg, KS is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Louisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Louisburg.
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Start on West 8th Street
849 ft · 43 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Andover Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
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Take the ramp right
1367 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
69.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
60.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 68: Ottawa, Louisburg
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
56 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Peoria Street
570 ft · 27 sec · Peoria Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
44 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Louisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
69.5 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Slight Chance Drizzle near Louisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Louisburg?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Prairie Village and 81.9 miles from Louisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.05 one way or $44.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Slight Chance Drizzle near Louisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 147.86 mi (237.95 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisburg
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 4,590 |
| Coordinates | 38.6194600, -94.6807900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisburg (-94.68079, 38.61946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.82 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.28 | $52.55 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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